Monica Zugaste
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated with high-level mechanical expertise and proven school bus transportation safety record. Managed and mentored newer drivers and transported numerous students on daily routes and field trips in suburban school district. Excellent driving and supervisory skills and traffic laws knowledge enabled optimum outcomes. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 13 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Victory Collegiate Academy
Phoenix,, Arizona
03.2021 - Current
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Arizona's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Obeyed federal, Arizona and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
School Bus Driver
FamZee Enterprises LLc
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Arizona's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
Manager of School Cafeteria
North Pointe Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 06.2019
- S on proper procedures
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts
- Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness
- Planned nutritionally-balanced menus for students by studying current dining trends
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes
School Bus Driver
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Phoenix, AZ
05.2009 - 04.2016
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Arizona's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Obeyed federal, Arizona's and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ04.2024
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- GPS and route planning
- Safe driver training
- Route logs
- Commercial driving
- Materials transport
- Clean DMV printout
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Victory Collegiate Academy
03.2021 - Current
Manager of School Cafeteria
North Pointe Preparatory
08.2018 - 06.2019
School Bus Driver
FamZee Enterprises LLc
04.2016 - 01.2021
School Bus Driver
Liberty Traditional Charter School
05.2009 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College